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This recycling symbol
is very similar to the electrical items recycling symbol, but does not
have a bar at the bottom of the crossed out wheeled bin. This symbol
is used to support the Battery Directive which became part of UK law
in 2008.
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electronics |
The Crossed Out Wheeled Bin Symbol
Electrical and
Electronic Equipment that was produced after 13 August 2005 should display
this symbol on the packaging or product. Either send the product to
be repaired or use the
bank locator to find out where it can be recycled.
Visit the electrical
recycling section for more details.
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UK Cartridge Recycling
Association
This symbol indicates that certain environmental
criteria for toner cartridge recycling have been met.
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energy |
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency is a Government backed initiative run by the
Energy Saving Trust
aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of energy efficient products
and services that will help to save you money, energy and to help the
environment.
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glass |
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There are recycling facilities
across the UK for glass. To find your nearest recycling sites please
visit the
bank locator.
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metals |
Aluminium
There are recycling facilities across the UK
for aluminium. To find your nearest recycling sites please visit the
bank locator. |
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Steel
There are recycling facilities across the UK
for steel. To find your nearest recycling sites please visit the
bank locator. |
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paper |
National Association of Paper
Merchants
Paper and board that displays the NAPM Recycled Paper
Mark will have been made from a minimum of 50% genuine recovered fibre.
For further information please visit:
www.napm.org.uk
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The RESY System
RESY
is a German system which provides a facility for reclaiming and recycling
used paper and corrugated board shipping containers. |
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plastics |
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The symbols below
help consumers to identify different types of plastic. Most of the plastic
recycling facilities in the UK will accept PET and HDPE bottles.
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PET
Polyethylene Terepthalate
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PP
Polypropylene
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HDPE
High Density Polyethylene
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PS
Polystyrene
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Polyvinyl Chloride
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Other
All other resins and multi-materials
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LDPE
Low Density Polyethylene
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For more information on plastic recycling,
and to download our plastic identification chart, please
click here
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wood |
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The FSC logo
is displayed on products which contain wood from sustainably managed
forests. These forests have been independently certified in accordance
with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
Please visit the FSC website
for further details on sustainable wood and the logo:
www.fsc-uk.org
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FSC Trademark 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
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Mobius Loop
Packaging
that displays the mobius loop is capable of being recycled.
However, please be aware that this symbol does not necessarily mean
that the material can be recycled in the UK. |
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Mobius Loop with percentage
If packaging displays
this mobius loop it contains x% of recycled material. Use of this symbol
is voluntary. Not all packaging with recycled material content carries
this symbol. |
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Tidyman symbol
The Tidyman
symbol asks consumers to dispose of rubbish carefully and thoughtfully.
Do not litter. |
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| 'Shoppers Guide' »
This guide explains the meaning of some of the logos and labels commonly found on products available in the UK. (Source: Defra, Crown copyright) |
is
NOT a recycling symbol. It is actually a trademark.
